Job Title: Satellite Engineer

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled

Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

Your role in helping us shape the future:
Working in a team environment, you will demonstrate sound systems knowledge of the fundamentals of spacecraft operations spanning all spacecraft bus subsystems; to include attitude control, power, thermal, data handling and propulsion.

You must be able to apply professional engineering knowledge to the development, implementation, and maintenance of satellite operations systems and processes through the spacecraft lifecycle: Including design review, operations integration and handover, long-term operations through decommissioning.

Are you up to the challenge?
Monitor the health of spacecraft systems and subsystems throughout the satellites lifecycle. Identify, investigate, and resolve system and subsystem deviations and anomalies. Develop satellite operations procedures, products and processes based on manufacturer's documentation and operations protocol. Define, develop and execute command plans to institute spacecraft configuration changes. Define and develop satellite system and subsystem requirements for ground network systems. This includes the development of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues. Participate in a variety of spacecraft anomaly investigation and resolution activities. Develop software tools, methods and procedures to improve testing and measurement capabilities. Test and assess the viability/compatibility of new systems and equipment. Perform on-call responsibilities on a rotating periodic basis. Available to support outside of normal business hours during the week and on weekends.
Can you drive these processes?
Perform routine analysis to maintain satellite health. Identify, investigate, and resolve system and subsystem deviations and anomalies. Perform testing and analysis of satellite systems and subsystems. This includes system design, leading or conducting system tradeoff studies, performing integration and test activities, and developing technical requirements. Define and develop satellite system and subsystem requirements for ground network systems. This includes the development of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues. Ensure optimal interface of satellite and terrestrial protocols. Develop and distribute reports summarizing technical analysis findings and recommendations. Perform self-directed study. Perform on-call responsibilities
You should definitely have:
A Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline with at least one to three years of professional experience specific knowledge and experience in Satellite Engineering/Operations. Systems knowledge of the fundamentals of spacecraft operations spanning all spacecraft bus subsystems including attitude control, power, thermal, data handling and propulsion Ability to work autonomously and perform self-directed research. Ability to work in a team environment Good communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles and practices across spacecraft applications of engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, thermal logic, computer application. Ability to analyze time varying data in plots or tables for specific signatures. Natural curiosity to understand how engineering systems function and to analyze performance. Expertise in one or more specific spacecraft subsystems, and willingness to become proficient in all spacecraft subsystems. Computer experience is required to operate various satellite operations ground systems. Intermediate Excel programming skills, including macro development experience, desired. Unix, Matlab, Visual basic, PHP and Microsoft Access programming skills a plus.
It would be nice if you had:
Knowledge of MAXAR (Formerly Space System Loral) spacecraft designs and operations. Ability to draft specifications and evaluate proposals. Project scheduling and coordination.
What it's like to work with us:
We emphasize personal and professional growth Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture  
This role is subject to ITAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee). These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Company description: Intelsat is the largest provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. We enable providers of media, telecom and government services to deliver information and entertainment to people at home, in the office or on the move. On a day-to-day basis, Intelsat supplies video, data and voice connectivity in approximately 200 countries and territories for approximately 1,800 customers, many of which Intelsat has had relationships with for over 30 years. Some of the world's leading media and communications companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and government/military organizations hallmark Intelsat's customer base. Customers access capacity through extensive service offerings, which include transponder services, hybrid managed services combining satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities, and channel services.